Life Story / Obituary
Mike Miske, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on the first day of 2025. Born in Riga, Latvia to Janis and Elvira Miske, he was the 4th of 5 children. Mike graduated from South High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College and the University of Michigan. Mike’s most cherished interests included reading and traveling: two life-long passions. His favorite quote was from JRR Tolkien, “Not all who wander are lost.” Mike is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Abigail Truog Miske; his son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Coco; and his two beloved grandsons. He was preceded In death by his daughter, Suzanne Abigail Miske, and three of his sisters: Vija, Velga, and Gunta. A special thank you to the staff at Leffingwell and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mike during his final days. He was loved, and will be missed. A private goodbye and cremation has already taken place.